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Riding a wave of popularity after the Sox took the World Series, Ortiz hinted that he wanted an extension when his contract runs out in November.

'Hopefully, I won’t have to go and wear another uniform,' he said, adding: 'As long as they keep offering me a job
and I keep doing what I’m supposed to do and the relationship keeps on
building up, I’m going to be there.'

Hit with the crowd: Ortiz, known as Big Papi, helped lead the Red Sox to World Series victory

Sporting legend: Ortiz, right, and teammate Jacoby Ellsbury celebrate their World Series win in October

But the hitter, who had 30 home runs last season, added he would only stick around for the right deal.

'If I have to, I’ve got no choice. I’m not going to quit. As long as I keep hitting the ball the way
I have, I’ve got to keep on giving it a try,' he told the sports program.

As well as talking baseball, Ortiz was
pushing a campaign to help shelter dogs, like Nacho the chihuahua who
remained on his lap throughout the interview.

The
star has teamed up actor Josh Duhamel for Pedigree's See What Good Food
Can Do campaign, which was launched at the Sundance Film Festival this
week.

Campaign: Ortiz with Nacho, a rescue dog he was paired with during a drive to help shelter animals